Doing Good In Your Backyard: CRAG Vermont. Crag-VT, a nonprofit built by climbers for climbers, is dedicated to making climbing in Vermont possible and accessible. Since 2003, they've secured sustainable access to 18+ cliffs and over 1,000 routes. Their efforts include trail maintenance, parking improvements, and ecosystem protection. Beyond conservation, Crag-VT fosters community through monthly meetups and discounts for members.

Ladies Climbing Coalition (LCC) is a community that's all about uplifting and empowering women and non-binary climbers. If you've ever felt intimidated walking into a gym full of muscle-shirt dudes or wished you had a crew to crush with outside, this climbing community might be exactly what you've been looking for.